Luke Littler claims 2026 Premier League Darts crown

Luke Littler has won the 2026 Premier League Darts title, defeating Luke Humphries in a dramatic final at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday night. The 19-year-old world champion reclaimed the trophy he last won in 2024, securing a £350,000 top prize after a tense 11-10 victory in a match that extended to a deciding leg.

The final capped an evening where the top four players from the season-long league competed in the playoffs. Littler, the number one seed, first overcame Gerwyn Price 10-9 in a tight semifinal. Humphries, the defending champion, booked his place in the final by beating Jonny Clayton 10-9 in the other semifinal.

The championship match was a back-and-forth affair. Humphries established an early 6-4 lead, but Littler fought back to level the contest at 7-7. The players remained deadlocked until Littler broke throw to lead 10-9, putting him one leg from victory. Humphries immediately broke back to force a final leg, but Littler held his nerve, taking the title on double 20.

An emotional Littler reflected on his journey after lifting the trophy, describing the season as a rollercoaster. He acknowledged a difficult start to the campaign before finding form. Humphries...